The Late President Mandela was laid to rest today at noon with full honors. Noon time was important when the sun was full and the shadows were few.
As all great leaders, they leave behind a legacy for the people of South Africa. There is much work to do in encouraging their economy and building a Middle Class. The Father of South African democracy had not completed his work. South Africa must go forward to complete their dream. The dream of a nation and not just a man.
Oprah Winfrey was at the funeral. She has interests in Africa when she started a girl's school there. Perhaps she can find a way to bring more focus to the continuing struggle of the people in South Africa and inspire the legacy to go forward.
There were emotional scenes as the funeral took place.
15 December 2013 Last updated at 06:41 ET
His widow, Graca Machel, (click here) and President Jacob Zuma were present for the private, traditional Xhosa ceremony at Mr Mandela's ancestral home in Qunu.
As all great leaders, they leave behind a legacy for the people of South Africa. There is much work to do in encouraging their economy and building a Middle Class. The Father of South African democracy had not completed his work. South Africa must go forward to complete their dream. The dream of a nation and not just a man.
Oprah Winfrey was at the funeral. She has interests in Africa when she started a girl's school there. Perhaps she can find a way to bring more focus to the continuing struggle of the people in South Africa and inspire the legacy to go forward.
There were emotional scenes as the funeral took place.15 December 2013 Last updated at 06:41 ET
His widow, Graca Machel, (click here) and President Jacob Zuma were present for the private, traditional Xhosa ceremony at Mr Mandela's ancestral home in Qunu.
Mr Zuma had earlier told the larger funeral service that South Africans had to take his legacy forward.
Mr Mandela died on 5 December aged 95.
A close friend, Ahmed Kathrada, told mourners at the service he had lost an "elder brother" who was with him for many years in prison on Robben island....
